Average rent in Wright, ACT — 2026

Wright is part of the Unincorporated ACT council area and sits 10km out from the Canberra CBD, with around 3,808 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $461/week, which is above the the ACT median of $446/week. About 31% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$461/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,808

ABS 2021

Median age
32
Distance to Canberra
10 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
39%
Flats / apartments
50%
Born overseas
38%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Wright

Wright runs roughly with the the ACT state median — renters typically pay $461/week, close to the $446/week state baseline (ABS Census 2021). Most households here own (67% are owners or paying off a mortgage) and only 31% rent. Separate houses dominate the housing stock (39%), which gives the suburb a quieter, family-leaning feel — borne out by a median age of 32 and a population around 3,808. The most common occupation is Professionals, and 38% of residents were born overseas. Wright is 10km from Canberra, and rent trajectories here tend to track the state average rather than running ahead of it — but state rent indices have moved since 2021, so double-check against the live figure above.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Wright?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Wright, ACT was $461. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Wright rent compare to the ACT?+
The the ACT state median weekly rent was $446 at the 2021 Census, while Wright came in at $461 — 3% above. Wright sits 10km from Canberra, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 39% separate houses and 50% flats).
Which suburbs near Wright have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Wright's $461/week (ABS 2021): Franklin, Kaleen, Stirling. On the higher end, you've got Griffith (ACT), Macgregor (ACT), Holder. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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